Holy Light Cathedral, Argo province, station of the main hall.
Clan heads and sect leaders of every clan has gathered.
"Hey, it's flaming mountain's clan leader, Yan Zhi, she's a real beauty."
"Yeah, too bad. She's got the shortest temper there is."
"Hmph, if it's in terms of beauty, of course it's be, Ms. Aquarius, clan head of the blue serpent clan." A man said while looking at the two.
"Hey, this is bad. Blue serpent clan's headmaster and flaming mountains clan master has met each other."
"What? That's bad. Better get back."
"ka-Bang!"
"It started."
"It did."
At the hall, Aquarius and Yan Zhi faced each other. Their aura's were so strong, those couldn't handle it, passed out. Then two other clan masters pulled the two away.
"Clan head Yan Zhi, please refrain from fighting with clan head Aquarius everytime you meet each other." A man in his 40s had Yan Zhi by her shoulder.
"Ms. Aquarius, please don't fight meaninglessly against Ms. Yan Zhi, you know her temper." A bald man with a monks garment patted her shoulder.
"Look, it's Ice Pavilion clan master, Absolute and mountain clan master, Iro el Fana." A man pointed out.
"You're right, four of the 7 great clans is her now."
"Clan head, Absolute. Let go of me."
"I will not if you will fight with clan master Aquarius. Promise me you won't." Absolute tightened his grip by Yan Zhi's shoulder.
Yan Zhi looked at him for a while, then gave in "Fine, I promise I won't fight with that old hag."
"Ara, who are you calling old hag? I am still 29. You are? Hmm, 40? Older?" Aquarius fought against her insult.
"Huh?! Wanna go?!" Yan Zhi blew a fuse.
"Ms. Aquarius, please do not go on with your fight." Iro said while his eyes were closed.
As Absolute was restraining Yan Zhi, she couldn't start the fight she wanted. Then, a man in his 50s walked in. He might be old, but his body was packed. Everyone bowed to an extent, then the clan masters greeted him.
"Ah, Hañan (read as Hanyan). You're here." Another man came in from the other side. "I also just arrived."
"Old Alan, it's been 20 years. And it's been so long, clan masters."
The clan masters cupped their hands and bowed a little.
"Elder Hañan, it was only 5 years since we met." Absolute replied.
"Yes, it was when the royal family hosted the Royal festival." Aquarius said towards Hañan.
Then, two more arrived.
"Ah, clan master Yun Gege and poison sword clan master Ludosciel." Alan greeted them.
"Yes. We have arrived." Yun Gege replied.
"I'm sure all of you know this, but in the first encounter of the demon, my clan wasn't able to participate because elder Eric has had an urgent summon directly from the ancestor, do please forgive us." Ludosciel had a humble tone.
"Please, if it was that matter. It is completely acceptable." Alan had a laugh, then went over to the front. "Everyone, please do sit with use as we discuss over the 287th demonic suppression meeting."
"Aye Holy priest, Alan."
They agreed and sat down. The clan masters of the seven great clans sat at the front, facing the other clans heads along with holy priest, Alan.
"As everyone knows, in the previous blue city festival hosted by blue serpent clan, a powerful contractor was discovered. Kazein the blind devil. Casualties amounted to over 500,000 innocent lives, including the cathedral's most prestigious elder Joseph." Alan paused, then continued "This is the first time in a century, this time, it's power is estimated to be over the spirit road. Worst, already at the damnation road."
"My grace, the spirit road? That is already equal to 5 masters at the enlightened road."
"If it truly is in the damnation road, this country will be in chaos just trying to chase him down."
"Fret not! The 7 clans and the cathedral dispatched people to look for him and report. It may have been two days since the encounter, but he couldn't have gone far. It was injured a lot of times as well by the elders who fought with it head on." Hañan's voice echoed through the hall.
Everyone was silenced, then the clans began to speak.
"There are 5 border countries beside us. Two of which is a neutral party when it comes to dark walkers and contractors. These are, the Zeneris Kingdom led by the Oars mercenary king, Agrasia. And the Principality of Raphan, led by the Lion King. These two countries are hotspots where he might escape to." Absolute explained.
"Furthermore, the bloody kingdom of Tang, they may not be that kind to the dark walkers, but as long as they are useful in war, they'll be made a hero." Iro added on.
"Masters, if I may be allowed to speak!" One man raised his hand. Alan nodded as a gesture of agreement. "I believe that he'll try to first regain his strength, according to calculations, at the rate his soul was wounded, it'd take him 2 weeks to recover. That makes it a deadline of 9 days before we can guard the borders. So as of now, we should quarantine the whole country and forbid entrance and exits. Just a select few where we can focus security much easier."
Alan and the other masters listened, then spoke. "Your plan is a good one. If you say we enlist the help of all the clans by the borders, we can notify each other on which place he's gone to. There, we can contact the embassy of that country to give us permission to hunt him down."
"Yes, that is a good plan." Aquarius said.
As they continued to plan and discuss. A decision was made.
"All borders are to be strictly patrolled by all clans present! Hotspots are to be guarded by all of the great clans and the cathedral! A kill order is issued to all guilds, be it the Hunters guild, merchant's guild or even the assasin's guild! Kazein the blind devil is to be hunted down with no mercy nor hesitation!" Alan yelled as the meeting got an answer. Then, 5 youths entered the room.
"Elders and clan masters! Please, let us join in on the hunt! That devil has a debt he is yet to pay!"
Everyone looked behind them, and they saw Iruka, Amari, Arthur, Qin Fei and Anna.